While high school players usually get most attention as professional baseball's potential stars of tomorrow, the college kids took their turn in the limelight in front of fans and pro scouts this week.
Japan's top college players showed what they can do against their American counterparts in the 37th Annual Japan-USA Championships.
During the five-game series, spectators got a glimpse of the the next crop of young players who are looking to get drafted and hopefully land on a professional roster.
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